It is year 1997, young Scottish actor Gerard Butler doesn't hesitate a moment when he sees
a child drowning.
Gerard rushes to his rescue risking his own life to save the child.
Thank God, Gerard manages to pull a child from the river and save his life.
The incident ended well, and Butler was even handed a certificate of bravery by the Royal
Humane Society of Scotland.
However, that episode has remained with him for the rest of his life.
Years later, already being a Hollywood A-lister, Butler still remembers that boy, Daniel, and
remains in his life.
The actor even recorded a video for Daniel's wedding day and was really nervous.
Butler confessed he had to do five takes before sending the final version to the newly-weds.
That is not the only touching moment of Butler being unapologetically adorable with children.
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Let's face it: Gerard Butler is 50 years old and he is one of the most desirable bachelors
in Hollywood.
What is more: this man knows his way with kids like no one else, which makes us think
even more about what a wonderful father he might be.
The actor spilled it out back in 2017 in an interview with People TV saying:
“In five years I want to be in a relationship.
I’d love to have one or two kids — it’s about time.”
It is clear Butler adores kids.
Unlike some celebrities doing charities, Butler not only actively participates in various
kinds of charity movements for kids, but also doesn't miss a chance to spend time with them.
Back in 2013, the actor revealed how he first heard about Mary’s Meals,
the registered charity that sets up school feeding programmes in the world's poorest
communities, where hunger and poverty prevent children from receiving education.
Butler said he heard about the organization from his mom and then added:
“I love the simplicity and efficiency of Mary’s Meals – the idea that a child can
receive one meal a day in their place of education.
What they are achieving is pretty jaw-dropping."
After learning about all the great things they were doing, Butler was happy to use his
celebrity status to draw attention to such a good cause.
He described his visit to Liberia as follows:
During his four-day trip to the West African country, Butler helped the cooks to prepare
and serve meals to school pupils
and spent as much time as possible talking to, playing football with kids and even dancing
with the villagers.
The Law Abiding Citizen star loved the experience and was determined to get even more involved
with the charity, which he did.
Just in a recent development the Scottish actor travelled to Haiti and shared a meal
with local school kids.
He shared his impressions of the trip saying: “I’ve been cheered up no end by these
beautiful souls who, despite living in a country that has gone through so much hardship, have
nothing but love to give."
We can absolutely see it in Gerry's eyes, how much he is grateful for the opportunity
to socialize with kids.
And it is not only about the kids from other countries where Butler is traveling with his
charity mission, but it's well.. whenever possible!
Take a look at this photo in which the actor calls himself "most embarrassing uncle" while
hanging out with his nieces visiting from Scotland.
Or take a look at that one time he quote "crashed a field trip", stumbling upon a group
of school kids.
Gerard's love to children was at some point even exploited by the media that reportedly
obtained some information regarding the actor's desire to adopt an orphan from Africa.
A source allegedly revealed that after having spent a lot of time with troubled orphans
in East Africa, the Ugly Truth star was looking to do something more for a specific child
in need.
The anonymous insider added that Butler developed (quote) “daddy skills” from bonding with
the teenage son of his on-and-off girlfriend, Morgan Brown.
The questionable source said: “He knows it takes time to process an adoption.
But he’s willing to put the work in to make sure the child will have a safe, loving and
stable place to live.”
Maybe that was just wishful thinking - to see Gerry as a parent.
We also can't stop thinking about what a wonderful parent the 50-year-old will be.
That's all for today!
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